These delicious Meyer Lemon Meltaways come together in about 25 minutes with no-bake perfection for a quick and easy dessert that your family will absolutely love! Seriously, if you’re looking for something bright and refreshing, these meltaways are the answer. You can switch up the flavors with different citrus or use whatever ingredients you have on hand. They’re perfect for those busy weeknight cravings or just a sweet treat after dinner!

Ingredients Needed:

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons fresh Meyer lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest from 1 lemon

Let’s Get Cooking!

Preheat Your Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This gets your oven nice and hot for baking these meltaways.
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup cornstarch, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Set that aside for later.
Create the Butter Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter, ½ cup powdered sugar, and ¼ cup granulated sugar together until creamy and smooth. This should take about 2-3 minutes seriously, the smell will be amazing by now!
Add Flavoring: Now, add 2 tablespoons fresh Meyer lemon juice, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and the zest from 1 lemon to the butter mixture. Beat until everything is well combined. Just take a moment to enjoy that zesty aroma, it’s heavenly!
Combine Ingredients: Gradually add in the dry ingredient mix from step two, mixing just until everything is combined. Avoid overmixing the dough should be soft, light, and not sticky. Overmixing can lead to chewy cookies, and we don’t want that!
Shape the Cookies: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place these on a parchment-lined baking sheet, making sure to leave about 2 inches between each ball.
Flatten Them Out: Gently flatten each ball with your palm or the bottom of a glass just enough so they form thick discs.
Bake Away: Pop them in the preheated oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden. Honestly, the smell in your home will have everyone clamoring for these meltaways!
Cool and Dust: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. While they’re still warm, dust them generously with powdered sugar, and for an extra snowy finish, dust again once they’ve cooled.
Enjoy: Dive in! These meltaways are light, buttery, and every bit of bliss you could want!

If you loved these Meyer Lemon Meltaways, be sure to check out my Italian Bomboloni recipe.

Why This Recipe Works

Quick & Easy

Comes together in under 30 minutes from start to finish, making it ideal for when you’re short on time but need something sweet!

Crowd-Pleaser

Loaded with zesty flavor, the whole family will love it! Even picky eaters can’t resist these meltaways, especially since they’re perfect for sharing!

Customizable

You can use whatever ingredients you have, make it your own! Maybe some other fruit juice or even a little dash of spice like cardamom for a unique twist. The possibilities are endless!

Make-Ahead Friendly

These cookies are perfect for meal prep. Just whip up a batch, store them in an airtight container, and enjoy them throughout the week. They stay fresh for about a week, so you’ll have a delightful treat on hand!

Serving and Storage Tips

Serving Suggestions

These meltaways are amazing on their own, but trust me, they’re also delightful with a nice cup of tea or coffee! Want to make it extra special? Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side, heavenly!

Storage

Store your Meyer Lemon Meltaways in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. If you can resist eating them all right away!

Reheating Instructions

Although these little cookies are best enjoyed fresh, if you have leftovers and want to warm them up, just pop them in the microwave for 5-10 seconds until they’re just soft enough to indulge in again.

Freezer Friendly

Yes! You can freeze these meltaways too. Just layer them in an airtight container with wax paper in between the cookies. They’ll keep well for up to three months, just thaw them in the fridge overnight when you’re ready to enjoy!

There you have it! My Meyer Lemon Meltaways, quick and easy, bursting with flavor, and so delightful to share with family and friends. I hope you dive right in and start making them a staple in your home too! Happy baking!

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Meyer Lemon Meltaways

Author: amelia
Total Time: 27 minutes
Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

These delicious Meyer Lemon Meltaways come together in about 25 minutes, making for a quick and easy dessert that your family will absolutely love. Bright and refreshing, these meltaways are perfect for busy weeknight cravings or a sweet treat after dinner!

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons fresh Meyer lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest from 1 lemon

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, and granulated sugar together until creamy and smooth.
Add the Meyer lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon zest, and mix until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, mixing gently until combined.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet with 2-inch spacing.
Flatten each ball gently to form thick discs.
Bake for 12-14 minutes, until edges are barely golden.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar while still warm.
Enjoy your light and buttery meltaways!

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. They can also be frozen for up to three months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 cookies
Calories: 150
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 30mg